Mumbai Unlocks 6,000 Acres For Biggest-Ever Slum Redevelopment Drive
September 11, 2025: Just ahead of last year’s assembly elections, former chief minister Eknath Shinde had pledged to make Mumbai slum-free. Months earlier, his government had cleared a plan to redevelop nearly 32 hectares of land in Ghatkopar , which Shinde described as merely “a trailer” of what lay ahead. That “trailer” has now turned […]
Worli BDD Chawl Redevelopment: 556 Families To Receive New Flats From CM Fadnavis
August 13, 2025: Worli’s BDD chawl redevelopment project, one of Asia’s largest urban renewal initiatives, has reached a significant milestone. As part of the first phase, 556 newly constructed flats will be handed over to eligible residents on August 14, MHADA announced. “The keys of the flats will be handed over by CM Devendra Fadnavis […]
Bhendi Bazaar Redevelopment Redefines Urban Renewal With Sustainability And Community At Its Core
August 6, 2025: Mumbai’s Bhendi Bazaar redevelopment project is setting a new benchmark for sustainable and inclusive urban transformation. Spearheaded by a leading non-profit trust, the initiative is reshaping the dense inner-city neighbourhood by replacing dilapidated structures with modern, eco-conscious high-rises, while preserving its cultural and social soul. Among the most ambitious features of the […]
Dharavi To Get A Business Makeover With Central Commercial District
June 30, 2025: Dharavi, often described as Asia’s largest slum, is poised for a dramatic transformation with the inclusion of a dedicated Central Business District (CBD) as part of its Rs 96,000-crore redevelopment project. The initiative, spearheaded by the Adani Group in partnership with the Maharashtra government, aims not only to improve housing and infrastructure […]
BMC Waives Consent Requirement For 64 Slum Redevelopment Projects
June 11, 2025: Following the Dharavi redevelopment model, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has declared that it will not require the consent of slum dwellers for redeveloping 64 slum pockets located on civic-owned land. This move paves the way for smoother implementation after the Maharashtra government delegated the redevelopment of these plots to the BMC […]
Mumbai Launches Slum Redevelopment Project In Ghatkopar
In a landmark move for urban renewal, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has launched the city’s first Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) project directly under its supervision. Valued at ₹8,498 crore, the ambitious redevelopment will transform approximately 32 hectares of informal settlements in Ghatkopar into a modern housing enclave featuring over 17,000 residential units […]
Dharavi Redevelopment Enters Crucial Phase As Documentation Deadline Closes
The Dharavi Redevelopment Project, hailed as one of India’s most ambitious urban redevelopment projects, has now reached a pivotal stage after the eligibility document submission deadline of April 15 was closed. Authorities have affirmed that the verification and paperwork finalisation process is now completely under way and that no more extensions will be given. With […]